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'l&auline Phelps's Recitations. 



If you are la search of original, uahackneyed, and superior recitations, tliese are wliat you need. 



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"AS THE MOON ROSE." 25 cts. 

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Moon Rose,' and have given it in forty 
towns this season, and nearly every paper 
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her lover. Intensely dramatic. 

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How a girl dresses up as a ghost and fright- 
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"THE MINISTER'S BLACK HANCE." 25 cts. 

"One of my pupils recited at the Knights 
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A girl dresses up in her brother's clothes and 



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*'A SHAKESPEARIAN CONFERENCE." 25 cts. 

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A humorous monologue telling of two lovers' 
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A TELEPHONE ROMANCE.' 

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A humorous monologue in one scene, about a 
girl's quarrel with her lover, her fright at a 
supposed mouse, and her reconciliation. 

'AUNT SARAH ON BICYCLES." 25 cts. 

How a tandem helped a couple to ride to 
matrimony. Humorous. 

THE COOK." 25 cts. 

Humorous Irish dialect narrative of how a 
servant-girl and a cat turned things topsyturvy 
in a household. 

HER CUBAN TEA." 25 cts. 

" ' Her Cuban Tea ' is extremely clever 
and works up well. One of my pupils has 
brought it out here." — Sara Greenleaf 
Frost, Missouri. 

A hostess treats her guests to strong cider, 
calling it " Cuban Tea," which makes them all 
lively. 

' THANKSGIVING DAY AT GRANDMA'S. " 25 cts. 

The good things to be had and to be done at 
" Grandma's on Thanksgivin' day." Chi-ld dia- 
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'BURLESQUE PANTOMIME OF SHAKESPEARE'S 
• SEVEN AGES OF MAN.' " 15 cts. 

At a recent Shakespearian entertainment in 
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evening. 



Miss Phelps is also the compiler and arranger 
of " Werner's Readings and Recitations Nos. 19, 
20, and 21 " (35 cts. each), which, besides many 
other excellent recitations, contain the following 
by Miss Phelps: " Just Commonplace," " Old Bene- 
dict Arnold," "Scorching versus Diamonds," "How 
Mr. Simonson Took Care of the Baby," " Just 
Like Them," " Spinster Thurber's Carpet," " A 
Story of Hard Times," " Firetown's New School- 
house," " A Jolly Brick," and " The Average Boy." 



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Her Cuban Tea. 

Humorous Monologue for a Woman. 
"By TA\/LIJWE THELTS. 

Copyright, 1902, by Edgar S. Werner Publishing & Supply Co. (Inc.) 

Character: Mrs. Hamilton. 

Scene: A prettily furnished sitting-room. Mantel 
draped with Cuban flags. 

Mrs. Hamilton [speaking outside]. Let me know 
the moment the grocer comes, Bridget. [Enters.] He 
isn't coming, I know he isn't. It's time for the guests to 
arrive, and I haven't a thing to give them. That's what 
comes of living in a country-house three miles out in the 
wilderness. Oh, it's cruel of Charlie, cruel ! Didn't he 
promise faithfully to order the cakes and tea, and write it 
down in his notebook? — and now he hasn't sent a single 
thing. If he'd ever loved me the least in the world, he 
would never have left me in such a strait. [Tragically :] 
Everything is at an end between us — and how shall I get 
through the afternoon with a breaking heart and no tea? 

[Excitedly:] There's the bell — perhaps it's the grocer. 
[Despairingly:] No, it's the front door, and she's show- 
ing them right in. 

[Pantomime of meeting and shaking hands with tzvo 
guests.] So glad to see you. [Pause.] Thank you. 



4 HER CUBAN TEA. 

[Pantomime of smiling szveetly at different guests.] 
Yes, it is quite an original idea. I am indebted to dear 
Charlie for it. [Aside, viciously:] Oh, if I only had him 
here for a minute. [To guests:] Another cup? Yes, the 
men are fond of it, and then it's quite a tonic, you know. 
Why, no, I don't think it will fly to your heads. 

[Aside:] Dear me, that cider was a present to Charlie ; 
I don't know a thing about it. Everybody does act a little 
queer, but they seem to be enjoying themselves. 

[In response to question:] Why, I don't know. We 
might. [Aside:] Sing with a breaking heart? How gay 
they are! Well, I don't think it's going to be a failure, 
anyhow. [To guests:] I don't know what the latest 
patriotic songs really are. So sorry I haven't a piano. 
"There'll Be a Hot Time in the Old Town To-night"? 
Yes, we might try that. 

[Aside:] Dear me, I beheve the cider has gone to their 
heads in good earnest. Old Mrs. Burroughs has her hat 
on one side, and she's beating time with both feet. I 
never saw such a jovial and talkative lot before. 
- [^0 guests:] What is the trouble, Mrs. Simpson? 
Dear me, don't take on so. "Hot Time in Old Town" 
such a pathetic song? Well, perhaps it is, though it never 
struck me that way before. 

[Aside:] It must be the cider. There's Nita Burnett 
and Mrs. Hopkins falling on each other's necks, and they 
haven't spoken in two years. 

[To guests:] Oh, thank you. Want us all to come and 
spend the summer with you ? You are certainly very kind. 
I've no doubt we should make a jolly party. 

[Aside:] I'm glad that clock is striking. , They seem 
to have forgotten it's time to go. [To guests:] Oh, don't 



HER CUBAN TEA. 5 

liiirry. [Rising.] Must yon all leave me? So early? 
I Business of shaking hands, etc.] So glad you enjoyed it. 
The best time you ever had in your life? So kind of you 
to say so. A great success ? Oh, I dare say you could im- 
])rove upon it. [Pause.] Well, I'd have to consult Char- 
lie about giving- one every week. [Business of smiles, 
etc., as she hurries to the door.] Good-bye, good-bye, 
good-bye, I'm sure IVe enjoyed it quite as much as you 
have. Good-bye, good-bye. 

[Sinks iiifo chair.] Thank goodness, it's over, and now 
nothing is left but the long blank future — away from 
Charlie. [Begins to cry.] 

Why, there's Charlie now ! [Ecstatically:] He's bring- 
ing me some roses — the darling! [Starts tozvard him, 
then stops suddenly.] Oh, I forgot. [Strikes attitude.] 
Stand back ! You have forfeited my trust in you forever. 
I'll never speak to you again, and I'm going home and 
apply for a divorce. You needn't ask me what's the mat- 
ter — you didn't order the tea and cakes, and Mrs. Samp- 
son broke one of her false teeth on a Bent's cracker, — I 
saw her ! 

[Pause, then z'cry solemnly:] Charlie, don't imperil 
your soul by saying you ordered them sent. I wouldn't 
believe you if you were on your dying knees — there, he's 
gone! I should think he might have pleaded with me a 
little bit, but it wouldn't have made any difference. I'll 
never, never trust a man again as long as I live. 

[Turns to back of stage.] What, Bridget? Mr. Brown, 
grocer? Tell him I won't see him — I don't know any Mr. 
Brown. [Aside:] O my broken heart ! [Turns again.] 
What is it, Bridget? O Mr. Brown. [Freemngly:] You 
insisted upon seeing me? [Pause.] What? My husband 



6 HER CUBAN TEA. 

ordered — ordered — tea and cakes [tragically'] — go on, 
Mr. Brown, go on. Left at 78 instead of 98 — your mis- 
take? [Wringing hands.] Oh, what have you done, Mr. 
Brown ? Your pound of Oolong and your box of five 
o'clock teas have wrecked my happiness like so much 
dynamite. I forgive you, Mr. Brown — but go. 

[Rtishes to 7vindoic.] There's Charlie now! [Wai'cs 
frantically.] Charlie! Charlie! He's going down the 
path. He won't look back. Charlie — dear! He turns! 
[TJirows him a kiss.] He smiles! He's coming back! 
[Returns to center.] That Cuban tea will make me the 
talk of the town, but I don't care [clasps hands ecstatical- 
ly] — Charlie loves me! 




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FOR GOD AND COUNTRY. Price, 25 cents. 

Historical, patriotic, and tragic monologue for a woman. A Red Cross nurse 
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and to Col. Roosevelt. Unusually elaborate directions for producing various 
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for the valuable stage-lessons it gives, even though he does not care for the 
monologue itself.) Three full-page Illustrations. Costume of a Red Cross 
nurse. 

VIVA CUBA LIBRE! Price, 25 cents. 

A patriotic monologue for a woman. A dramatic setting of Incidents con- 
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JUST LIKE ONE OF THE FAMILY. Price, 25 cents. 

William Handy, living with friends but considered "just like one of the 
family," is asked to look after the house during the absence of his host and 
hostess on a call. He promises himself a quiet evening of intellectual en- 
joyment, but is aroused first by the frantic bawling of their baby, by the 
entrance of the coalman and by the cries of their pet cat, dog and parrot. 
When upon the verge of nervous collapse, his friends return. Intei sely 
humorous. 
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4] BAST ivth STREET, NEW YORK. 



OCT 13 1902 



THIRTY ELOCUTION LESSONS FOR $125- 



EMMA DUNNING BANKS'S 

Original Recitations witin Lesson-Talks, 

These Selections were Written Especially for Recitation, and afford Excellent 
Opportunities for Poses, Bird-Tones and other Vocal Effects. 

The pupil is not bothered with arbitrary rules, but is taught in few and plain words the 

essential points of the piece he is learning, so that every recitation with its 

lesson-talk is a most valuable lesson in elocution. 



'ifLI^T OF r<KCIT^'ri0]VI^^' 



AUNT RHODY'S DREAM.— Yankee dialect 
story of an old woman who, having had a 
tlieological controversy with a deacon, 
dreams that she goes to heaven and flnds 
that the various sects are simply doors 
that all open into the same heaven. Cos- 
tume piece. 

MONEY MUSK.— Poem by Bayard Taylor. 
Lesson-Talk by Mrs. Banks.— Humorous ac- 
count of a country dance, affording oppor- 
tunity for dance-steps. Music given. 

THE MOTHER^S EASTER SCARF.- Story 
of twins, one of w^hom loses his arm in sav- 
ing the other from a mad dog. Both after- 
ward fall in love with the same girl, when 
the one-armed one kills the other— at least 
he thinks so— but he wakes up to find it a 
dream, and yields the girl to h's brother. 

A QUART OF MILK.— Dutch dialect story 
of a deaf old woman who hails a milkman, 
and he, mistaking her ear-trumpet for a 
milk-can, pours the milk in it. Humorous. 

VAN BIBBER^S ROCK.— A man pursued 
by Indians jumps from a high rock into 
the water, and is rescued by his wife, 

ALINE'S LOVE SONG.— A courting scene, 
introducing singing ; music given. Co- 
quettish, and specially suitable for encores. 

PRINCE ERIC'S CHRIST-MAID.— Eric of- 
fers his hand to her who sends the fairest 
lilies on Easter Day. Knowing the skill of 
Lady Constance, he is sure of her success. 
A plot results in her supposed death, and 
she, co'ered with lilies, is about to be 
buried, out is restored to life. 

RUTHIE'J FAITH IN PRAYER.— A little 
girl buries her doll, and prays for another 
one and gets it. Suitable to be recited 
before children. 

GRANDMA R0BBINS^3 TEMPERANCE 
MISSION.— A stirring temperance recita- 
tion, introducing a prayer. Grandma 
Robbins is a ho-t in herself, and the char- 
acter of Charlie appeals to every one. 
Pathetic AiLh a happy ending. 



A SQUEEZE IN THE DARK.— Humorous 
Irish dialect. Impersonation of both male 
and female voices. Coquettish, merry, 
and sm-e to please. 

FLOSSIE LANE'S MARRIAGE.— Story of 
runaway lovers who, pursued by her 
father, get married on the train. 

THE SOLDIER'S JOY.— Recitation similar 
to "Money Musk." with music. Extremely 
popular ; introduces a girl first as a child, 
later as the woman who becomes instead 
of the soldier's a husband's joy. 

A LEGEND OF ROSE SUNDAY.— A pastor 
supposing his affianced to be dying in a 
distant place, is happily surprised on en- 
tering the church on Rose Sunday to find 
her there fully restored to health. 

FLYING JIM'S LAST LEAP.— A pursued 
criminal, who, in return for kindness she 
has shown him, rescues a little girl from a 
burning building and loses his life. 

BRIDGET'S MISSION JUG.— Irish dialect 
recitation, suited to missionary gatherings. 

DOT'S CHRISTMAS; OR THE SOBER 
HAT.— A Christmas temperance selection. 
Fine opportunity for characterization, and 
suitable for church, parlor or stage. 

LAUREAME; THE MARBLE DREAM.- 
A statue costume recitation on the stylo 
of " Pygmalion and Galatea," introducing 
music ; dramatic. 

ONE THANKSGIVING DAY OUT WEST.— 
Story of a young frontiersman, who, on 
returning home through the woods at 
night, is attacked by wolves. 

MEIN KATRINE'S BRUDDER HANS. - 
Humorous Dutch dialect. Very funny 
story and situations. Suitable for gentle- 
men. 

PRINCESS IMRA AT^D THE GOATHERD— 
Story of a prince, who, disguised as a goat 
herd, wins a princess. Has bell-tones. 



Nicely printed and bound, $1.25 postpaid. Teachers' price $1.10 by mail. 



Address the publishers, 

EDGAR S. WERNER PUBLISHING & SUPPLY CO., 

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Incorporated. 



WeiDBi's Readings and Recitations, 



No. 26. 



"he Twenty=sixth Numbeir of th« hest series of Recitation Books ever published. Full descrip- 
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Advantages of Adversity to ttie Pilgrim Fathers- 
Edward Everett. 

Ambition of a Statesman — Henry Clay. 

Attitudes Illustrated in Verse— Martha E. Bar- 
bour. 

At Uncle Doclc's— Elsie Malone McCollum. 

Aunt Susan's Quilt— Eugene Wood. 

♦Benediction, The— Frangois Coppee. 

Boy Kept Step, The— Opie P. Read. 

Changing Her Mind — Alfred Perceval Graves. 

Christmas— Margaret E. Sangster. 

Christmas Bells — H. W. Longfellow. 

Christmas Carol, A — Phillips Brooks. 

Christmas Exercises. 

Christmas Gift-Ella M. Powers. 

Christmas Gifts. 

Christmas Welcome. 

Colonel's Experiment, The— Will Lisenbee. 

Curfew — Henry W. Longfellow. 

*Deacon Adams to His Son. 

" Death Has Crowned Him as a Martyr"— Ella 
Wheeler Wilcox. 

De Nice Leetle Canadienne — William Henry 
Drummond. 

De Tired Pickaninny's Star-Song— Mary Baillie. 

*Dikkon's Dog— Dorothy Lundt. 

Dream-Ship, The— Eugene Field. 

Dying Christian to His Soul, The— Alexander 
Pope. 

First Valentine, The. 

Fountain, The — James Russell Lowell. 

Generosity. 

Getting Rid of Her Daughter's Beau. 

*"Good Night"— Reginald Whitfield Kaylor. 

Grandmamma's Fan— Edith S. Tuppcr. 

How Bateese Came Home — William Henry 
Drummond. 

*How Girls Fish. 

*How Lucy Baclcslid- Paul Laurence Dunbar. 

*How Persimmons Took Cah ob der Baby. 

In Memory of Lincoln— John N. Baldwin. 

*'* I Was on the Merrimac." 

Kindergarten Christmas, A — Hayden Carruth. 



Lecture Recital : Ella Wheeler Wilcox— Grace 

B. Faxon. 
Lecture Recital: Three Women Poets of New 

England— Grace B. Faxon. 
Let Santa Clausln. 

*Lost Bride, The (Ginevra)— Samuel Rogers. 
Lotty's Message -Alexander G. Murdoch. 
McKinley's Funeral Address— C, M. Manchester. 
Matthew the Miner— Frank L. Stanton. 
Mary Ellen Attends a School of Elocution— Marj- 

S. Hopkins. 
Master— A. Conan Doyle. 
Merry Christmas. 
*Mrs. Middlerib's Letter. 

Nanny Saved from the Poorhouse— J. M. Barrie. 
Old Actor's Story, The— George R. Sims. 
Our Glorious Language. 

Out Sleighing with Sophia— George V. Hobart. 
*Phenomenal Memory, A. 
Queen Mab— Thomas Hood. 
Queen's Last Ride, The— Ella Wheeler Wilcox. 
Reasonable Man. A— Lucy Hayes Macqueen. 
Recruit, The — Robert W. Chambers. 
Rejoicing upon the New Year's Coming of Age- 
Charles Lamb. 
Remarkable Honeymoon Trip, A — Laurence 

Lee. 
^Schoolboys' Strike, The— R. J. Burdette. 
*She Never Was a Boy— S. E. Kiser. 
Sue Waters's Housekeeping— Theo. Whiting. 
Tale of Christmas Eve, A. 
Three Fishers, The— Charles Kmgsley. 
Time Doeth All Things Well— Jerome Harte. 
*Tobe's Monument— Elizabeth Kilham. 
Waltz-Quadrille, A- Ella Wheeler Wilcox. 
Washington Acrostic. 
Water Color, A. 

What's In a Name ?— Ellerton Gay. 
When Pa Takes Care of Me-Francis C. Williams. 
When the Wind Goes Thro' the Maples-Ella M. 

Truesdell. 
White Man's Burden— Rudyard Kipling. 
♦Wonderful Tar Baby Story, The— Joel Chandler 

Harris. 

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in Werner's Mag as me from September, 1901, through December, 190 1. Those 
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